Gauge Young vs Maheshate — Fight recap

Gauge Young defeated Maheshate by unanimous decision in Round 3 at 5:00 on Aug. 23, 2025. Young dictated the matchup by combining cleaner striking with effective wrestling, landing 112 of 200 significant strikes compared with Maheshate’s 66 of 150.

He repeatedly attacked across levels, connecting with 64 head strikes, 23 to the body and 25 to the legs while maintaining a 56% significant-strike rate. The grappling exchanges further separated the two fighters: Young completed 3 of 6 takedowns and accumulated 3:51 of control time, while Maheshate went 0 for 7 on his attempts and managed only 0:12 of control.

Neither fighter recorded a knockdown or submission attempt, so the result came from Young’s sustained volume, positional control and ability to keep Maheshate reacting. Maheshate found occasional success at range but could not establish his own pressure or prevent Young from controlling where the fight unfolded.

The win should move Young toward a tougher test in the division.